Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS).
Abstract
An optimally designed palletized five-tank operational Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) was developed to provide increased protection against losses from grass, brush, and forest fires. In addition, this system will enable the US Air Force to control forest fires on more than 600,000 acres of forests under Air Force management. MAFFS disseminates forest fire retardants having a viscosity range between 1 and 5,000 centipoise. By manually adjusting the discharge pressure flow rates of 9,000 to 38,000 gal/min, ground deposition rates from 1 to 4 gal/100 ft sq are achieved. This palletized system is compatible with the C-130A, B, and E.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA013179
Entities
People
- Atlee H. Bussey
- John J. Harrington
Organizations
- FMC Corporation